McGee Middle School Veterans Day Ceremony

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November 05, 2013|Tracey Tom, McGee Middle School, Berlin

On Monday, Nov. 11th, Catherine M. McGee Middle School will honor our nation's veterans with a series of activities designed to deepen students' understanding and respect for those brave men and women who have served their country in the armed forces. All too often our young people fail to fully grasp the meaning of national holidays. The Fourth of July is about fireworks, Memorial Day about hot dogs, and Thanksgiving is a day to honor football if you ask some of our students. With Veterans Day being a school day, we see an opportunity to engage all students in a conversation about the meaning of the holiday.

In order to make the day one which allows students to attach faces and names to local veterans, we are inviting family members, friends, and community members who have served, or who are currently serving in any branch of the armed services to join us for some or all of the day. The morning events will include an assembly (schedule below) during which our band and chorus will offer musical tributes to veterans of all branches. We would love to have veterans in and out of uniform in the audience to be honored by our students.

8:45-9:45 a.m.Assembly in McGee Auditorium. All veterans in attendance will be honored.

9:45-11:20 a.m. (depending on each team's schedule) Classroom activities. Veterans are invited to work with groups of students to answer questions and/or discuss.

If you would like more information about this topic you may contact Principal Dr. Arnold Frank at 860-828-0323 or email afrank@berlinschools.org. You may also contact Assistant Principal Barbara Ventura at 860-828-0323 or email bventura@berlinschools.org.